Disobedient Objects is about out-designing authority. It explores the material culture of radical change and protest - from objects familiar to many, such as banners or posters, to the more militant, cunning or technologically cutting-edge, including lock-ons, book-blocs and activist robots. Where previous social movement histories have focused on large-scale events, strategies or biographies, this book - and the exhibition it accompanies - shows how objects themselves can be revolutionary. Focusing on social ...
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Disobedient Objects is about out-designing authority. It explores the material culture of radical change and protest - from objects familiar to many, such as banners or posters, to the more militant, cunning or technologically cutting-edge, including lock-ons, book-blocs and activist robots. Where previous social movement histories have focused on large-scale events, strategies or biographies, this book - and the exhibition it accompanies - shows how objects themselves can be revolutionary. Focusing on social movements since 1980, the book features an introductory essay by the curators examining the history of objects in protest and activism, followed by six essays that look at particular objects, and the contexts in which they are used. Interspersed throughout are images of the objects at work, along with a selection of how-tos covering specific objects from a design perspective. This is a manifesto for experimental alternative design, showing how objects can define encounters and inspire activists. Accompanies the V&A exhibition Disobedient Objects, 26 July 2014 to 1 February 2015
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Very Good. Size: 11x8x0; V & A Publishing, 2004; First Printing with full number line; 144pp., profusely illustrated. Edited by Catherine Flood and Gavin Grindon, with essays by David Graeber ("On the Phenomenology of Giant Puppets"), Mark Traugott, Anna Feigenbaum, Francesco Raparelli, Nicholas Thoburn, and Ana Longoni. Stitched binding with illustrated card covers. Binding is firm and fully intact; text, photos, illustrations very good throughout; small bump at foot of spine, else wear to edges is very minor. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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Collectable-Very Good Condition. 9781851777976. Industrial / Commercial Art & Design. Near Fine 1st ed 2014 V&A paperback, profusely illustrated. Very light signs of usage only, VG+ bright and unmarked. Size: 8.2 x 0.5 x 9.9 Inches. 144 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Art & Design; Industrial / Commercial Art & Design; ISBN: 1851777970. ISBN/EAN: 9781851777976. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 090848.
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Very Good Condition. 9781851777976. Industrial / Commercial Art & Design. VG 1st ed 2014 V&A paperback, profusely illustrated. Very minor indent to lower front edge of cover, light signs of usage only, VG bright and unmarked. Size: 8.2 x 0.5 x 9.9 Inches. 144 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Art & Design; Industrial / Commercial Art & Design; ISBN: 1851777970. ISBN/EAN: 9781851777976. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 081758.
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